Vocabulary Entry

upraised

|adjective • verb

adjective

Raised up or elevated, often in reference to a position or posture.

Example Sentences

"The dog sat with its upraised ears, alert to all sounds."

"She had an upraised hand to signal for attention in the crowded room."

"The statue stood proudly with its upraised arms, welcoming visitors."

verb

Example Sentences

"He upraised the flag to mark the beginning of the ceremony."

"She upraised her voice to be heard above the chatter."

"The teacher upraised the book to show it to the class."